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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Charles P. Murdoch

Mr. Charles P. Murdoch, J.P., Head of the firm, was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1850, and brought up to the sawmilling trade, which he followed until he left for Dunedin, by the ship “Peter Denny,” in 1870. On his arrival in New Zealand Mr. Murdoch entered the employment of Messrs Gibbs and Clayton, sash and door manufacturers, and remained with them for eight years, during which he rose to the position of manager in their employment. Subsequently he entered the service of Messrs Guthrie and Larnach, and went to Auckland as manager of their business there. On the reconstruction of that business, Mr. Murdoch continued as manager for the new firm, which was known as the Karekau Sawmilling Co. Some time afterwards he retired from this position and started sheepfarming, which he carried on until 1895, when, m conjunction with his four sons, he started the present flourishing business. Mr. Murdoch has been connected with several road boards and school committees, and was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1886. As a Freemason he is connected with Lodge Manukau. He married Miss Wallace, of Dunedin, in 1876, and has a family of five sons and four daughters.